About

UTANU MAA

Welcome!

Here is Utanu Maa, her pen name, a.k.a. Utanu Mafandala.  In her course-books, she provides you with practical, effective, comprehensive, and easily understandable lessons on French Sounds, French Legal Communication, ChatGPT Prompts for legal research and the path to becoming a Court Clerk & Registrar or Court Client Representative (CCR). Drawing from her 19 years of experience as a bilingual Court Clerk & Registrar, she strives to equip you with the court terminologies knowledge and skills necessary to excel in these roles within the Public Service, earning you the respectful title of "Madam" or "Mister Clerk."

Her career journey within the Ontario Court of Justice, Court Services Division, includes extensive mentoring and training for newly hired Court Clerks & Registrars and CCRs, contributing to their successful integration into the Court Services. She was honored to receive a Letter of Recognition for 15 years of dedicated public service as:

A Court Clerk & Registrar and peer mentor responsible of training new employees.

A bilingual Court Clerk & Registrar in charge of French and bilingual (English French) court hearings and judge's swearing-in ceremonies.

A primary liaison court staff to debrief the presiding judge about the court docket/list. 

Court Clerk & Registrar in charge of accused files, sessions and proceedings, judicial orders, and legal documents.

Court Personnel working in close relation with judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, law enforcement officers, stakeholders/agencies, witnesses and the public in general.

Court staff in charge of opening court, ensuring decorum and court sessions/ proceedings for bail hearings, pleas, trial, preliminary inquiry, motions, pre-enquetes, and much more.

A court staff at the front line to welcome lawyers, accused and their families, sureties, witnesses, and any other member of the public.

Using her education in French Literature and Civil Law, Common Law Studies -1 year- and Paralegal Studies.

Her mission is to teach and empower you with the linguistic and terminological knowledge essential for navigating the court environment, reducing stress and anxiety, and fostering confidence in following and understanding courtroom proceedings. The specialized language of the court system requires a deep understanding to effectively communicate and execute court orders based on judicial decisions.

As an author, she first published in 2020 a poetry book called "Rise and Fall of My Beloved", a collection of poems about resilience, the driven force and ability to overcome life struggles and manifest our best selves. Inspired by her late brother's resilience to become a successful Building and Structure Engineer, a valuable builder of his community despite the struggle in his early life as an infant orphan, and while in a recovery room after a surgery reflecting on the purpose of her life, she decided to share with and benefit her knowledge and skills to a larger audience to instill grow, empowerment, self-development or improvement and transformation in their career and life. 

Through her course books, she aims to make you skilled, trained, marketable, ready for your new job, and prepared for a fulfilling career that adds value to the Public Services. Her goal is:

  •  to elevate your knowledge,
  • sharpen your skills to make you marketable and competitive,
  • empower your career and
  • ignite your growth to transform your live, help you become your best selves within the legal justice system workplace.

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what people say

Working alongside Utanu as a Court Clerk and Registrar has been a privilege. Her depth of knowledge in court proceedings and terminologies is exceptional, making her an indispensable asset during our court sessions. Utanu is not only proficient in managing the administrative tasks efficiently but also demonstrates a keen understanding of legal matters, which greatly aids in the smooth functioning of our courtroom. Her attention to detail and professionalism contribute significantly to the accuracy and effectiveness of our proceedings. I highly value  Utanu' s contributions and would highly recommend her as a skilled and reliable Court Clerk and Registrar in any court setting.

K.B.

Utanu has been an invaluable asset to our court services team for nearly two decades. As a bilingual, has been an asset to the Court Services for court hearings such as trials. Her expertise in court terminologies and proceedings is unmatched, making her an excellent trainer for new employees. She has a unique ability to impart knowledge effectively, ensuring that our staff members are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities with confidence.

Emily Moore. 

Utanu is not only a skilled bilingual court clerk and registrar but also an outstanding teacher. Her ability to break down complex concepts into understandable chunks is truly impressive. What I appreciated the most was her patience and willingness to guide me through every step of the job training process. She goes above and beyond to ensure that new employees feel confident and capable in their roles. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor.

James Ferre.

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